Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Whether you envision an intimate dinner party in the middle of a meadow, see yourselves getting married on skis at the top of a mountain, or picture being wed under a full moon on the lake, Christa Deane of Mountain High Weddings will help you create a unique ceremony to declare your love and promises to your chosen partner.

Christa Deane
Wedding Officiant & Founder of Mountain High Weddings
I’ve lived on Tahoe’s beautiful West Shore since 1988. My path to becoming an officiant started after working in a flower shop for a few months and realizing there are A LOT of weddings in Tahoe — and for good reason! This truly is an incredible place to get married. I thought to myself, “What a wonderful job it would be to celebrate marriage.” I found out what it took to marry couples and I started in May of 1998. I was ordained by the Universal Life Church, which believes we are all one; no matter what religion you or I may be, we all live in this world together.
As a marriage officiant, I am excited to be a part of bringing people together. I believe marriage is the ultimate commitment between two people who share goals, ideas, values, and most importantly, love. I also believe the wedding ceremony is one special time when you get to declare your feelings, promises, and dreams to your chosen one, in front of your loved ones.
I know marriage is worth celebrating and I also know that the pre-celebration can be stressful — in that space is where I found my calling. With my many years of experience, I have brought hundreds of couples together, and with that experience, I’ve been able to accomplish keeping the ceremony calm and stress-free. Becoming a marriage officiant has blessed my life in so many ways. I’d be honored to marry you and your partner.

“My now-husband and I decided to elope to Lake Tahoe! After finding Christa on Google, her reviews and prices are what influenced our decision to have her marry us — and it was definitely the RIGHT decision! From planning to execution, our wedding day went off without a hitch — and we have Christa to thank for that!”

“Christa made this experience by far the most beautiful and stress-free day ever. She did everything for us; all we had to do is show up. She had great ideas and was very professional. She helped me surprise my wife and made our wedding a dream come true. Both my wife and I would recommend Christa if you want a stress-free wedding. Thank you, Christa.”

Mountain High Offerings
Marriage license (& a certified copy) included in all packages – one less thing to worry about!
Travel Fees: for weddings outside of the Tahoe Truckee area, travel fees of .75/mile plus $20/hr apply. If requesting a National Park (i.e. Yosemite) or location that requires traveling 3+ hours one-way, park fees and/or overnight accommodations are required.
Chairlift Rides and/or Hikes: Extra fees may apply for chairlift rides and hiking given that more of my time is needed.


ELOPEMENT CEREMONY

CUSTOM CEREMONY W/ REHEARSAL



JUST THE CEREMONY, NO REHEARSAL

VOW RENEWAL



TABLE CEREMONY

A LA CARTE


Photo Gallery
See the happy couples on Instagram.
These two came up to Tahoe from Arizona for some hiking and relaxation . . . and to tie the knot in a sweet and simple way. They reached out to me a few weeks ago and we planned their beautiful elopement admist the trees with Mount Tallac as a witness. ♥️ 🏔️ ♥️
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Frances and Charlton wanted to elope to Tahoe. 🌲 🚘️ 🌲
Frances has fond memories of coming here as a child and when I told her my go-to spot is Skylandia, she was floored as her aunt has a summer cabin she used to come to when she was a child!
It was a magical morning at Skylandia Park, as always with a gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe. They topped it off with champagne paired with cupcakes from @suparpinecakery! 🧁 🥂
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THIS was a pretty crazy and pretty beautiful day! Thank you to the groom, Greg, for taking the time to write this review on Wedding Wire as it made the 3-hour drive home in a blizzard worth it! 😉 🏔 ❄
And what GORGEOUS photos by 📸 @laurenlindleyphoto.
"We were so lucky to have found Christa! Leading up to the wedding she was very responsive and ensured we would get the perfect ceremony that fit us. She arrived exactly when she said she would despite the challenging conditions of Lake Tahoe, then proceeded to deliver a perfect ceremony during a blizzard. I would absolutely recommend Christa!"
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Looks like a Tahoe elopement to me. 🔥 🍻 💍
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From the warm Louisiana bayou to a spectacular winter wonderland in Tahoe. 🌨️❄️
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These two are from Texas and their love for hiking and exploring new places led them to Tahoe, to me, and celebrating atop Eagle Rock. 🏔️ 🥰
Behind the scenes tip: garbage bags make the perfect dress protection from uncertain outdoor elements. 😉👗
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JUST . . .
A ceremony and a kayak trip. 🌅
Tahoe weddings are simply the best. 😃
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A quiet, stress-free ceremony inspired by their love for Lake Tahoe made for the perfect wedding day. The florist personalized a beautiful bouquet that I had the honor of hand delivering. 💐 Then, tacos for 2 with the sun’s reflection on the lake providing the perfect exclamation point for this special and intimate ceremony. 💍 🌮 🌮 🌅
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Casual was the vibe for this sweet ceremony with the groom in jeans, the bride in yoga pants, and Star Trek quotes within their vows. 🥰 With Lake Tahoe as your backdrop, it's easy to keep things simple and beautiful. After the ceremony, they celebrated with friends @zaslakefront for lunch. 🍻
"Thank you so much Christa. We couldn't have asked for a better ceremony. . . or day." 🙏🏼
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Celebrating the warmer weather and thinking about Spring weddings 😃
📸@matschrammphoto
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“We were very worried about how all of this was going to work out and as far as “eloping in Tahoe” goes, we don’t think it could have been any better. You made our fears go away about getting married in a “cheesy” and unoriginal way. Going from the big wedding to this was scary, but you made us feel right at home and we thank you for that. We’ve been telling friends and family about where you took us, how it snowed during our brief ceremony, how the sun came out when were driving away from the mansion, and most of all, how you really made our wedding day a memorable day that I don’t think can ever be recreated . . . it was just too perfect. Thank you for everything.”

“Christa was amazing! We were looking for someone that could arrange the marriage license and legal stuff for us, in addition to performing the ceremony, as we were living abroad and wouldn’t have enough time to sort everything out ourselves. Christa was on top of everything, a dream to communicate with, has great energy, and came up with a perfect ceremony speech for us. Highly recommend her!”

Together Forever
“Love is not finding someone to live with. It’s finding someone you can’t live without.”
(Rafael Ortiz)

FAQ
I require a $100 non-refundable deposit to hold your date and time. The remainder is due the day before the ceremony or day-of if you’re eloping. I take checks, Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle. After receiving the deposit, I send you a letter of confirmation that acts as the contract.
Single Religion, Interfaith, Non-religious, Ceremony Rehearsal, Vow Renewal, Civil Union
Yes; I am a Notary Public in Placer County which is one of the few counties in California that allows Notaries to issue a California Confidential Marriage License. I have been issuing licenses for over 14 years and complete a yearly training from Placer County to keep my certification.
Yes. In the state of California, a Wedding Officiant is someone who is ordained by an approved organization and therefore authorized by the state to formally conduct officially recognized wedding ceremonies and to certify the marriage license. I am ordained and certified by the Universal Life Church, believing that we are all one; no matter what religion, we are all in this world together.
Yes! I have done many weddings on skis, snowshoes, hot air balloons, helicopters, paddleboards, but I do draw the line at jumping out of a plane. I am open and excited about pretty much anything else.
Yes; if I have availability, you can come on up the same day! Let’s do this!
I work out of my home, but I know plenty of wonderful local spots that I can take you to and I have plenty of venue referrals.
No; with the license I issue, we don’t need a witness.
For an additional fee, I’m happy to arrange those details for you. Let’s have a quick chat about what you’re looking for and I’ll contact my awesome vendors who’ll meet your needs.
Your ceremony can be as long or as short as you’d like. Generally, they are about 10-20 minutes.
I coordinate with you. If you’re having a formal ceremony, I usually wear a navy or black suit. If it’s Hawaiian-themed, I have a dress for that too. If you’re in shorts and flip-flops, I’ll join you!

Contact
Mountain High Weddings
PO Box 294
Homewood, CA 96141
Cell Phone: (530) 906-5572

WE DO!
There’s no reason you should stress over your ceremony. I’ve got you covered. Let’s do this together.